Designated Safeguarding and Behaviour Improvement Officer

Designated Safeguarding and Behaviour Improvement Officer

Join the team at Bedfordshire FA where you will operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within Bedfordshire Football Association

Location Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU
Contact Name Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA Contact Email R Organisation Bedfordshire FA

Join the team at Bedfordshire FA where you will operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within Bedfordshire Football Association

• To support delivery of The FA's Strategy 24-28 and Bedfordshire Football Association Business Strategy.
• To manage the Bedfordshire Football Association safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA safeguarding policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.
• To manage safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.
• To significantly contribute to implementing and maintaining The FA's Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice in grassroots football.
• Lead on the implementation of The FA's Behaviour Improvement Programme by ensuring that we are tackling poor behaviour & raising standards in grassroots football across Bedfordshire.
• To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
• To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.

To view the full recruitment pack (which includes the role responsibilities and person specification) please

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (2 sides maximum) outlining how you meet the role responsibilities and person specification, by either email or post to:

• Postal applications are to be addressed, Strictly Private and Confidential, for the attention of:
  Nicholas Snelson, Head of Football Services, Bedfordshire FA, Century House, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday, 13th February 2026.

The first round of interviews will be held online the week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026.

A second round of interviews will be held in person the week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026.

2 references will be required before the appointment of the role.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, we may only be able to contact candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within five days of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.